Medical implants are now an integral part of public health in the United States. However, the last few years have brought several controversies regarding their regulation, considering the large number of deleterious effects reported by patients. Some authors even denounce the lack of rigour and transparency in the process of marketing medical implants as well as in the reporting of data. This article aims to address these shortcomings by introducing the American Database for Medical Implant Transparency (ADMIT), a database integrating data from multiple governmental  sources to characterize the entire process by which implantable medical implants are approved by the FDA. After exploring the potential of ADMIT through preliminary analyses, it will be published on an open access platform. Ultimately, it is hoped that this initiative will stimulate research into the real negative effects of gaps in medical implant regulation while providing an informative tool for patients seeking information about them.


Introducing ADMIT : A First Step in Uncovering FDA’s Deceit

STEM Fellowship Inter-University Big Data Challenge

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STEM Fellowship hosted the world’s first infodemiology themed hackathon through the 2021 Undergraduate Big Data Challenge, culminating in the national finale event of the Big Data Day. The top 13 teams from across Canada defended their work, and were able to showcase their solutions to a national audience. The winning teams won cash prizes, the opportunity to publish their manuscripts in the STEM Fellowship Journal, and internship opportunities with our partners.

Infodemiology For The Future Of Digital And Public Health

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The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented spread of misinformation and misinterpretation of scientific facts leading to mass acts of panic and dangerous asocial behaviour. The WHO declared this as an Infodemic. We present the leading university students infodemiological research of open Internet-user contributed health-related data, with the ultimate goal of improving public health.

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